Data Center Integration and Configuration Services

Fast track your data center innovation

Start your project with the right data center reference design

SHI understands the complexity of building a data architecture across a distributed IT landscape, which can be daunting for any IT team. Our data center integration services simplify the process, offering pre-configured, pre-tested, and hybrid cloud architecture for a low-risk approach to rapid data center integration. We offer all the necessary configuration services, from single device provisioning and multi-site deployments, to thousands of fully configured racks for global data center rollouts.

Our configuration teams execute hundreds of data center projects globally and help our customers overcome tremendous logistical challenges using custom packaging to protect equipment during shipping. Regardless of your technology choice or reference design architecture, we'll help you roll out your data centers faster and cost-effectively, ensuring Day 1 operational readiness upon arrival at your location.

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Video Transcript: SHI Integration Center 360 Tour

Welcome to Ridge — SHI’s state of the art data center integration facility in New Jersey, North America. Look around as we take you on an immersive journey of this state-of-the-art facility, a vital part of data center operations for some of the world’s largest and most technology-dependent organizations.

Quality matters. When your organization needs fully constructed data center racks designed, tested, and built to the most exacting IT requirements, you can depend on SHI’s certified team of configuration and infrastructure specialists. Every day, SHI customers around the world take delivery of fully configured and cabled server racks from SHI’s integration centers — mitigating deployment risks and leading to faster time to production.

SHI’s Ridge facility is one of a growing global network of integration centers, serving customers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Our agile methodology can reduce cycle times from days to hours, accelerating the time-to-value of your data center programs. SHI experts work on dozens of unique configurations. You can trust SHI to manage complex and advanced deployments, like three-tier architecture and hyperconverged infrastructure for your private and hybrid cloud needs.

Many organizations have trouble keeping pace with the demands of their business and supply-chain constraints. Organizations working with SHI integration centers receive their data center orders — often across multi-vendor configurations — to their exact specifications and in record time. Every pre-integrated rack goes through a rigorous quality check process. Your equipment can be pre-configured with the right applications and shipped in a custom crate with tilt sensors and GPS tracking, delivered safely and securely anywhere in the world.

Through its integration centers, SHI is helping organizations around the world rethink their approach to data center sourcing and procurement, lowering costs, driving innovation, and delivering better value. Speak to your SHI representative to learn how your organization can work with SHI Integrated Data Center Services to support and accelerate your mission-critical infrastructure programs.

Best-fit data center designs with validated configurations using pre-integrated and certified technology stacks

We offer a full range of powerful integrated systems with high-performance components. Available in different configurations, our systems give you the flexibility to start small and expand as needed, and allow you to combine your traditional data centers with next-generation infrastructure.

Neutral design enables your system to be placed virtually anywhere
Secure, lockable cabinets and access-triggered alarms work together to give you ultimate control
Greater cooling efficiency delivered through modern airflow and high-efficiency technologies
Low voltage cable entry located at the top and rear of the rack
Fast deployment with completely configured server racks ready in weeks, depending on the project scope

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Experience packaged solutions that speed IT delivery efficiencies

SHI’s certified team of configuration and infrastructure technicians support every step of your project, from design and assembly to testing and delivery. We pre-configure and test racks and pods, saving you time and money. Our experts mount and configure your network, security devices, servers, and storage systems into a rack structure, label and cable them, and ship them to you for easy installation, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

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Hardware integration, software configuration, and customizable imaging for complete system optimization

Our specialist teams provide hardware integration, including installing essential components and software configuration for pre-installing operating systems and applications. Our custom imaging services cover image creation, maintenance, and deployment.

Organizations that need traditional imaging can use our secure and scalable image management services. Pre-and post-imaging tasks, such as domain joins, security upgrades, and hard drive encryption, are available to customize your servers and end-user devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and VR headsets.

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Reliable and effective configuration services for greater network efficiency and business resiliency

We specialize in configuring network and security devices for top manufacturers, including firewalls, routers, switches, and access points. Our expert services cover firmware upgrades or downgrades, primary configuration file uploads, and IP address configurations. Our solutions are customized to meet your organization’s specifications and optimize your data center network and security systems.

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Ensure your equipment is correctly identified and labeled with important information

Our asset tagging and reporting services include SHI labeling or on-demand custom labeling options, with identification labels available for U.S. government applications. We also provide custom laser etching services for notebooks, mobile devices, and other equipment, allowing for static content and dynamic content like engraved device serial numbers.